Environmental Geoscience MRes

The programme is strongly research-focused. You will develop the advanced skills and knowledge required for further academic study or research-focused industry roles.<br/><br/>**About this course**<br/><br/>The programme spans all aspects of environmental geosciences, including:<br/>- climate change<br/><br/><br/>- environmental monitoring and management<br/><br/><br/>- ecology<br/><br/><br/>- water.<br/><br/><br/>Youll choose your own unique pathway and develop your skills and interests within environmental geoscience. You will explore these ideas in-depth, via your dissertation, which lets you lead and develop a research project at the forefront of research. This will be supported by expert academics from across the environmental geosciences at Newcastle University.<br/><br/>You will gain the advanced research skills from our scientific skills module. Our broad range of optional modules allow you to pursue your interests and build a unique portfolio of skills and knowledge.<br/><br/>You will gain the advanced skills required to conduct research within environmental geoscience. This will provide excellent preparation for those interested in a research-focused job and/or further academic study. Potential roles include:<br/>- environmental consultancy<br/><br/><br/>- environmental management<br/><br/><br/>- government agencies (eg Natural England)<br/><br/><br/>- GIS / remote sensing consultancy<br/><br/><br/>- further postgraduate study (PhD).<br/><br/><br/>To help guide your choices, you attend a bespoke careers fair, which focuses on geography and environmental geoscience jobs. The fair will have a range of relevant employers and break-out sessions where you can talk to our recent alumni or meet entrepreneurs.